April Archival Activation 4/27/21 -- Samuel MB
Samuel MB is an elementary school teacher by day, and by night he is Walt Disney. Samuel uses photoshop to incorporate Disney characters into real-life scenarios. He uses characters like the Lost Boys, Tarzan, Lilo & Stitch, and many more.
I came across this artist on my Instagram explore page. My Explore page is full of artists’ works with different varieties, themes, and media. I find it interesting how he interacts the objects with the cartoons, such as using the pumpkin and green light in the dark. He also used a candle’s light source to mimic Lumiere’s light source. Samuel used strategic photoshopping techniques to capture a new story with iconic characters. This type of art already inspires people who are fans of Disney and have seen these movies during their childhood. This type of art brings a sense of nostalgia and innocence.
Samuel MB is a huge fan of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” This film was one of the many inspirations for Samuel’s work. The film incorporated real-life footage and cartoons in the same story. Space Jam was also another popular film that was live-action/animated.
These art pieces are fun to look at; they bring a sense of happiness and comfort. They are goofy and humorous. I admire how Samuel brings the connection from the audience to the Disney characters. As the viewer, we are meant to be in Samuel’s perspective and imagine what it would be like to interact with these characters, making it a personal experience. His work is also a tribute to Walt Disney, who created these characters to create happy stories for his fans, and this was Samuel’s version of passing on those stories.